Session 001: Shipwrecked Report

The Mighty Menagerie find themselves shipwrecked on Outding Refuge.

General Summary

11/21/2020

The Mighty Menagerie (1)

Lowsun 01, 2020KC

Each member has their own backstory and reasons to get to Eushia... Session 000: Backstories Report - Barlo Session 000: Backstories Report - Reginald Ivoryclaw Session 000: Backstories Report - SaS W.T. Rayce Session 000: Backstories Report - Shadow in the Snow

Summary

The Mighty Menagerie boards a ship bound for Neyer but finds themselves shipwrecked on the secluded island of Outding Refuge after a mutiny and a White Dragon attack. They explore a mysterious grotto, rescue a group of adventurers, and discover new mysteries.

Redfall 1, 2020KC, Evening

Near Outding Refuge, specifically Shipwreck Shore.

Dragon Attacks, and there is snow at the Equator In the Dead of night, the ship was attacked by a dragon*. They noticed the air had grown cold, then out of the sky, this White Dragon with a crazed look in its eyes set down on the ship. The attack gave access for the team to escape, with the captain staying behind to help defend their escape. The ship fell apart, and the Party remembers swimming in near-freezing waters for their life. Shipwreck Shore, Outding Refuge.

They awake on Shipwreck Shore to the sounds of a Halfling asking if they are Dead. His name is Jeets. He talks about how he lost his Friends the night before as they slept. He had heard a noise and went to investigate, yet when he returned to the group, they were all gone. He is really worried about them. He had been looking for them and found a cave hidden on the hill path. (This will be Grotto of Outding Refuge) Jeets: He talks about how they are on Outding Refuge, a popular spot for adventurers in the area with good booze and some Gambling. He hadn't been here in over a year and never on this side of the island. It is very odd that it is snowing and that the Dragon seems to come from the large mountain on the SE side of the island. It is Widow's Peak, so named due to the many who had jumped when their spouses were lost at sea. Jeets and his party were en route to Carrune for a mission. The Party got warm and dry then went to the cave. They saw the entrance was very hidden and a bit tight to enter. The Party enters the Grotto...

They got in and started to explore. They first came across a Gate that the Party was able to raise with three of them pulling, then Jeets crawled in and locked the Gate. They were able to raise the Gate. Then Jeets got lucky and stopped Reginald from falling into a pit trap, one with a tarp painted to look like the ground. He snuck around the edge, and the Party all leaped across the hole. Pit Trap Shortly after this, they came across 3 small Rats, which were ravenous with hunger -- but also easily defeated. (Shadow killed two, Sas killed one) Sas took the rats for later.

The Battle: 3 Rats

☠️ ☠️ Shadow ☠️ Sas They continued around some corners, and then Jeets heard some snores and knives at Work. He opened the kitchen door, and combat ensued.

The Battle: 2 Sahuagin ☠️ ☠️ Jeets (Reginald wasn't very appreciative) The sleeping chamber was searched, and Reginald uncovered a few "treasures." 11gp, 11sp, 17 beads of various colors They continued on, and once again, Lucky Little Jeets heard a noise. They find a room where his friend, Talbron Tewn, is tied and being harangued by more Sahuagin, as well as Sahuagin Priestesses who are all chanting. The room has a triple waterfall of sorts into a little lake and two pedestals made of skulls with long dried blood. They come in, and a major battle ensues. Sas killed one with her Shillelagh but also almost died herself (1 hp). Shadow kills another one with an arrow through the ear. Barlo killed one. Reginald got the last one. The Battle: 4 Sahuagin ☠️ Sas ☠️ Shadow ☠️ Barlo ☠️ Reginald

After the fight, they untied Talbron Tewn, and Jeets unlocked the cage to the south to free Cellymas & Pradam Estorich. They were able to learn a few new things There was a humanoid in a dark grey cloak who was here and left through a secret door shortly before the Party entered. Learned how Pradam is new to the Party, and his previous Party died. Cellymas gave some healing. Shadow searched for the secret door and found it. The Party went through a hallway to another hidden door. This one is a bit newer; it seems, in fact, this part of the caverns with the two doors both seems much newer than the original tunnels. In the next room was a bit of a storage room. All manners of food, water, and some alcohol, including a nice-looking bottle of wine with a "Wavecrest Tavern" label on it. In here, the Party took a short rest. 130 sp, 20 gp, Bottle of wine with a label for "Wavecrest Tavern" Group Levels up to Level 2 Session Conclusion The party, now accompanied by the Fortunate Mead Heroes, enters a storage room and takes a short rest. They discover a second secret door and find various supplies. Experience & Leveling The party earned enough experience from milestones and combat to level up to Level 2. Current Location: The party is in a storage room within the Grotto of Outding Refuge.

Scenes

The Voyage of The Frontenac

The Mighty Menagerie (Barlo, Reginald Ivoryclaw, Sas W.T. Rayce, and Shadow in the Snow) boards a standard Sailing Ship called The Frontenac at Port Menagerie in Kampos. Their destination is Neyer on the west side of Eushia. The trip was scheduled to take about 15 days, but a pirate named Vernon Lazarius leads a mutiny a few days into the voyage. The ship is rerouted through the Carrune Islands and spends a full month at sea, ending up lost.

The Party Boards The Frontenac

Vernon leads a mutiny

The ship is "rerouted" (or gets lost)

Party Members' Backstories

During the long voyage, the party members shared a bit about their backgrounds:

Barlo: A 40-year-old Tabaxi with dark brown and orange fur. He has blue eyes and is skilled at knitting. He got on the ship using his "connections."

Reginald Ivoryclaw: A 32-year-old Leonin with golden eyes and a blond mane. He is a noble whose family holdings are not as grand as he thinks they should be. He demanded a room on the ship using his "place in society."

Sas W.T. Rayce: A bald Tortle with brown skin and purple eyes. She shares wise proverbs from her town leader, Abbot Grok. She used her charm to elicit sympathy and secure passage.

Shadow in the Snow: A snow leopard Tabaxi from a small, isolated clan. Acclimated to the cold, she has a kleptomaniac streak. She has a partially chewed-off ear from a past incident where she tried to save an Owlbear. She worked for her passage on the ship.

All Aboard

The Party came together at Port Menagerie (Kampos) aboard the Ship "The Frontenac" (standard sailing ship) en route to Neyer on the west side of Eushia.

Port Menagerie, Kampos was to go to Neyer, Eushia

but 1/2 way there it was diverted through Carrune Islands

finally ends up at Outding Refuge, which took all of Lowsun.

It was supposed to be around 15 days (give or take, depending on conditions), not the full month they spent on the ship.

Peyton Truegust, Half-Orc Captain of The Frontenac, an ex-pirate gone straight. He was in the pre-story, and is presumed Dead.

Heard of: Ex-wife: Anastas Redstream. Son: Shamar Truegust. Both live in Neyer.

Vernon Lazarius - Human pirate, went mutiny on The Frontenac. One of the crew, Vernon Lazarius (a large Human pirate), ends up starting a mutiny and taking over the ship. He locked up the captain and his most loyal crew, including the members of the Party. This happened a few days into the travels,

While they sailed, the Party had opened up a bit about their lives.

Dragon Attacks, and there is snow at the Equator

In the Dead of night, the ship was attacked by a dragon*. They noticed the air had grown cold, then out of the sky, this White Dragon with a crazed look in its eyes set down on the ship.

the ship was attacked by a Dragon

The attack gave access for the team to escape

with the captain staying behind to help defend their escape.

The ship fell apart, and the Party remembers swimming in near-freezing waters for their life.

Shipwreck Shore

They awake on Shipwreck Shore to the sounds of a Halfling asking if they are Dead. His name is Jeets.

He talks about how he lost his Friends the night before as they slept.

He had heard a noise and went to investigate

hen he returned to the group, they were all gone

He had been looking for them and found a cave hidden on the hill path.

Jeets: He talks about how they are on Outding Refuge, a popular spot for adventurers in the area with good booze and some Gambling. He hadn't been here in over a year and never on this side of the island. It is very odd that it is snowing and that the Dragon seems to come from the large mountain on

It is Widow's Peak, so named due to the many who had jumped when their spouses were lost at sea. Jeets and his party were en route to Carrune for a mission.

Explore the Grotto

The party tries to help Jeets, and themselves.

The Party got warm and dry then went to the cave.

They saw the entrance was very hidden and a bit tight to enter.

The Party enters the Grotto

They first came across a Gate that the Party was able to raise with three of them pulling, then Jeets crawled in and locked the Gate. They were able to raise the Gate.

Then Jeets got lucky and stopped Reginald from falling into a pit trap, one with a tarp painted to look like the ground. He snuck around the edge, and the Party all leaped across the hole.

Shortly after this, they came across 3 small Rats, which were ravenous with hunger -- but also easily defeated. (Shadow killed two, Sas killed one) Sas took the rats for later.

They continued around some corners, and then Jeets heard some snores and knives at Work. He opened the kitchen door, and combat ensued.

The sleeping chamber was searched, and Reginald uncovered a few "treasures."

Find the missing party

The party was held by a bunch of Sahuagin

The room has a triple waterfall of sorts into a little lake and two pedestals made of skulls with long dried blood.

They come in, and a major battle ensues.

Sas killed one with her Shillelagh but also almost died herself (1 hp).

Shadow kills another one with an arrow through the ear.

Barlo Killed one.

Reginald got the last one.

After the FIght

They made their escape.

they untied Talbron Tewn, and Jeets unlocking the cage to the south to free Cellymas & Pradam Estorich.

There was a humanoid in a dark grey cloak who was here and left through a secret door shortly before the Party entered.

Learned how Pradam is new to the Party and his previous Party died.

Cellymas gave some healing.

Shadow searched for the secret door and found it.

The Party went through a hallway to another secret door.

This one is a bit newer; it seems, in fact, this part of the caverns with the two doors both seems much newer than the original tunnels. In the next room was a bit of a storage room. All manners of food, water, some alcohol, including a nice looking bottle of wine with a "Wavecrest Tavern" label on

In here, the Party took a short rest.

Session Conclusion

The party, now accompanied by the Fortunate Mead Heroes, enters a storage room and takes a short rest. They discover a second secret door and find various supplies. Experience & Leveling

genesysdice:triumph] Milestone Experience | 2,500 (Next Goal: 5,000 ) t t Group Levels up to Level 2 t Current Location The party is in a storage room within the Grotto of Outding Refuge.

Rewards Granted

11gp
11sp
17 beads of various colors

130 sp
20 gp
Bottle of wine with a label for "Wavecrest Tavern"

Experience

 

t Milestone Experience: 50 (12 each) | Total: 12 (Next Goal: 300) t 
 
t Combat Experience: 30 (7 each) | Total: 19 (Next Goal: 300) t
 
t Combat Experience:200 (50 each) | Total: 69 (Next Goal: 300) t
 
t Combat Experience: 900 (225 each) | Total: 294 (Next Goal: 300) t
 
t Milestone Experience: 40 (10 each) | Total: 304 (Next Goal: 900) t

t Group Levels up to Level 2 t

Missions/Quests Completed

Got aboard the ship, The Frontenac.
Cleared out the Grotto of Outding Refuge.
Rescued the Fortunate Mead Heroes.

Character(s) interacted with

Created Content

9 (Lowsun)

Lowsun 1, 2020 KC - Redfall 1, 2020KC

The Party Boards The Frontenac

Mutiny on The Frontenac

The Fortunate Mead Heroes Get Shipwrecked on Outding Refuge

10 (Redfall)

Redfall 1, 2020 KC - Redfall 2, 2020 KC

The Menagerie Gets Shipwrecked

— Timeline of The Mighty Menagerie

Locations

Wavecrest Tavern

Items of Note

Sailing Ship
The Frontenac

Lead
Brass

Factions

Misc

Dead

Wizard

Gambling

Work

Related Reports

NPCs

Peyton Truegust

Half-Orc Captain of The Frontenac, an ex-pirate gone straight. He was in the pre-story, and is presumed Dead.

Anastas Redstream

Ex-Wife of Petyon Truegust that lives in Neyer.

Vernon Lazarius

(a large Human pirate), ends up starting a mutiny and taking over the ship. He locked up the captain and his most loyal crew, including the members of the Party. This happened a few days into the travels, but since Vernon seemed a bit incompetent as a sailor, he ended up getting the ship lost at sea.

Cantenth

White Dragon terrorizing ships.

Jeets

A Halfling rogue that is part of an adventuring band called the Fortunate Mead Heroes.

Cellymas

Human Cleric leads the Fortunate Mead Heroes

Talbron Tewn

Human fighter in the Fortunate Mead Heroes

Pradam Estorich

Human Wizard that was part of the party, but also was in a different party where they all died.

Sahuagins

There were many Sahuagin in the grotto.

Jacoby Drexelhand

Not known at this time, but he was the one who was in the shadows.

Abbot Grok

He is the religious and village elder for Sas.

Locations

Port Menagerie

A major port on Kampos, the location where the party members boarded The Frontenac.

Outding Refuge

This tiny island has a little village and is a port that used to be used as a brief stop for travelers, but recently has had an issue with a White Dragon.

Shipwreck Shore

This is a dangerous area of Outding Refuge where ships would have a tendency to crash even before the Dragon situation.

Widow's Peak

The mountain on Outding Refuge.

The Grotto of Outding Refuge

A tunnel network that has been the home for many Sahuagin.

Items

The Frontenac

A Sailing Ship that was captained by Peyton Truegust.

The Brass Orb from Bast

an item that Sas carries.

Key NPCs & Events

Peyton Truegust: A Half-Orc and the ex-pirate captain of The Frontenac. He is presumed Dead after the shipwreck. His ex-wife, Anastas Redstream, and son, Shamar Truegust, live in Neyer.
Vernon Lazarius: The Human pirate who led the mutiny. He was an incompetent sailor, which led to the ship getting lost.
Dragon Attack: The ship is attacked by a large White Dragon (later identified as Canthenth). The air grows cold, and the Dragon's attack allows the party to escape. The ship breaks apart, and the party swims for their lives in freezing water.

Redfall 1, 2020 KC, Evening

Shipwreck Shore, on Outding Refuge

Shipwreck and The Grotto

The party awakens on Shipwreck Shore on Outding Refuge. They are greeted by a Halfling named Jeets, who is looking for his lost companions. He explains that Outding Refuge is known for adventurers, but it is unusually cold and snowing. He points out a nearby mountain, Widow's Peak, from which the Dragon attack seemed to originate.

The Grotto of Outding Refuge

The party and Jeets find a hidden cave entrance and begin to explore the Grotto of Outding Refuge.

Obstacles: They overcome a Gate, a pit trap (thanks to Jeets' luck), and defeat three ravenous rats and two Sahuagin pirates in a kitchen.
Rescue: The party discovers a room where Jeets' Friends, the Fortunate Mead Heroes, are being held captive by four more Sahuagin and a Sahuagin Priestess. A major battle ensues, and the party rescues the Heroes.
New Leads: After the fight, they learn that a humanoid in a dark grey cloak (later believed to be Jacoby Drexelhand) had been there and left through a secret door just before they arrived. They also find a bottle of wine with a "Wavecrest Tavern" label, suggesting a connection to a larger world.

Rescued Companions

The Fortunate Mead Heroes are:

Jeets: The Halfling rogue who found the party.
Cellymas: A Human cleric.
Talbron Tewn: A Human fighter.
Pradam Estorich: A Human Wizard who mentions his previous party died.

An introduction to the game, world, and players. Learned of each other's backgrounds (a bit). Learned about Peyton Truegust's family and background
Taken prisoner. Is it D&D if you don't start in a tavern or as a prisoner?
The party experienced a mutiny, why did it occur?
The ship was destroyed by a White Dragon, why?
Where are they? They learned they are still in the equatorial zone, on a small secluded island, Outding Refuge.
Met Jeets, rescued his Friends. Who are they? What are they doing here? Why were they being held prisoner?
Who was the figure in a grey cloak, and what is his relation to these creatures? (later believed to be Jacoby Drexelhand)
What is this Grotto of Outding Refuge?
Why does it Lead to a storage room with a secret door?
What is the Wavecrest Tavern, and why is a bottle of their wine here?

Notes

Original Notes

Summary

Scenes

The Voyage of The Frontenac

The Party Boards The FrontenacThe Party Boards The Frontenac

The Mighty Menagerie (Barlo, Reginald Ivoryclaw, Sas W.T. Rayce, and Shadow in the Snow) boards a standard Sailing Ship called The Frontenac at Port Menagerie in Kampos. Their destination is Neyer on the west side of Eushia. The trip was scheduled to take about 15 days, but a pirate named Vernon Lazarius leads a mutiny a few days into the voyage. The ship is rerouted through the Carrune Islands and spends a full month at sea, ending up lost.

Party Members' Backstories

During the long voyage, the party members shared a bit about their backgrounds:

Barlo: A 40-year-old Tabaxi with dark brown and orange fur. He has blue eyes and is skilled at knitting. He got on the ship using his "connections."
Reginald Ivoryclaw: A 32-year-old Leonin with golden eyes and a blond mane. He is a noble whose family holdings are not as grand as he thinks they should be. He demanded a room on the ship using his "place in society."
Sas W.T. Rayce: A bald Tortle with brown skin and purple eyes. She shares wise proverbs from her town leader, Abbot Grok. She used her charm to elicit sympathy and secure passage.
Shadow in the Snow: A snow leopard Tabaxi from a small, isolated clan. Acclimated to the cold, she has a kleptomaniac streak. She has a partially chewed-off ear from a past incident where she tried to save an Owlbear. She worked for her passage on the ship.

All Aboard

The Party came together at Port Menagerie (Kampos) aboard the Ship "The Frontenac" (standard sailing ship) en route to Neyer on the west side of Eushia.

Port Menagerie, Kampos was to go to Neyer, Eushia
but 1/2 way there it was diverted through Carrune Islands
finally ends up at Outding Refuge, which took all of Lowsun.
It was supposed to be around 15 days (give or take, depending on conditions), not the full month they spent on the ship.
Peyton Truegust, Half-Orc Captain of The Frontenac, an ex-pirate gone straight. He was in the pre-story, and is presumed Dead.

Heard of: Ex-wife: Anastas Redstream. Son: Shamar Truegust. Both live in Neyer.

Vernon Lazarius - Human pirate, went mutiny on The Frontenac. One of the crew, Vernon Lazarius (a large Human pirate), ends up starting a mutiny and taking over the ship. He locked up the captain and his most loyal crew, including the members of the Party. This happened a few days into the travels, but since Vernon seemed a bit incompetent as a sailor, he ended up getting the ship lost at sea.
While they sailed, the Party had opened up a bit about their lives.

Redfall 1, 2020KC, Evening

Near Outding Refuge, specifically Shipwreck Shore.

Dragon Attacks, and there is snow at the Equator

In the Dead of night, the ship was attacked by a dragon*. They noticed the air had grown cold, then out of the sky, this White Dragon with a crazed look in its eyes set down on the ship. The attack gave access for the team to escape, with the captain staying behind to help defend their escape. The ship fell apart, and the Party remembers swimming in near-freezing waters for their life.

Shipwreck Shore, Outding Refuge. They awake on Shipwreck Shore to the sounds of a Halfling asking if they are Dead. His name is Jeets. He talks about how he lost his Friends the night before as they slept. He had heard a noise and went to investigate, yet when he returned to the group, they were all gone. He is really worried about them. He had been looking for them and found a cave hidden on the hill path. (This will be Grotto of Outding Refuge)

Jeets: He talks about how they are on Outding Refuge, a popular spot for adventurers in the area with good booze and some Gambling. He hadn't been here in over a year and never on this side of the island. It is very odd that it is snowing and that the Dragon seems to come from the large mountain on the SE side of the island. It is Widow's Peak, so named due to the many who had jumped when their spouses were lost at sea. Jeets and his party were en route to Carrune for a mission.

The Party got warm and dry then went to the cave. They saw the entrance was very hidden and a bit tight to enter. The Party enters the Grotto...




Pit Trap
 


t Milestone XP: 50 (12 ea.) | T: 12 (Goal: 300) t

Shortly after this, they came across 3 small Rats, which were ravenous with hunger -- but also easily defeated. (Shadow killed two, Sas killed one) Sas took the rats for later.



3 Rats

The Battle:



☠️ ☠️ Shadow
☠️ Sas




t Combat XP: 30 (7 ea.) | T: 19 (Goal: 300) t

They continued around some corners, and then Jeets heard some snores and knives at Work. He opened the kitchen door, and combat ensued.




2 Sahuagin

The Battle:

R.1



☠️ ☠️ Jeets (Reginald wasn't very appreciative)




t Combat XP: 200 (50 ea.) | Total: 69 (Goal: 300) t

The sleeping chamber was searched, and Reginald uncovered a few "treasures."




11gp, 11sp, 17 beads of various colors

They continued on, and once again, Lucky Little Jeets heard a noise. They find a room where his friend, Talbron Tewn, is tied and being harangued by more Sahuagin, as well as Sahuagin Priestess that are all chanting. The room has a triple waterfall of sorts into a little lake and two pedestals made of skulls with long dried blood. They come in, and a major battle ensues. Sas killed one with her Shillelagh but also almost died herself (1 hp). Shadow kills another one with an arrow through the ear. Barlo Killed one. Reginald got the last one.




4 Sahuagin

The Battle:



☠️ Sas
☠️ Shadow
☠️ Barlo
☠️ Reginald




t Combat XP: 900 (180 ea.) | T: 249 (Goal: 300) t

After the fight they untied Talbron Tewn, and Jeets unlocking the cage to the south to free Cellymas & Pradam Estorich. They were able to learn a few new things

There was a humanoid in a dark grey cloak who was here and left through a secret door shortly before the Party entered.

Learned how Pradam is new to the Party and his previous Party died.

Cellymas gave some healing. Shadow searched for the secret door and found it. The Party went through a hallway to another secret door. This one is a bit newer; it seems, in fact, this part of the caverns with the two doors both seems much newer than the original tunnels. In the next room was a bit of a storage room. All manners of food, water, some alcohol, including a nice looking bottle of wine with a "Wavecrest Tavern" label on it. In here, the Party took a short rest.




130 sp, 20 gp, Bottle of wine with a label for "Wavecrest Tavern"




t Milestone XP: 40 (10 ea.) | T: 304 (Goal: 300) t
 
t Group Levels up to Level 2 t

Fortunate Mead Heroes

Jeets - Halfing rogue, found on the shipwreck shores of Outding Refuge

Cellymas - Human cleric, found in a cage in the Grotto Caverns

Talbron Tewn - Human Fighter, found in same cage

Pradam Estorich - Human Wizard, also in cage. (Made comments about past Dead party later on)

Session Conclusion

The party, now accompanied by the Fortunate Mead Heroes, enters a storage room and takes a short rest. They discover a second secret door and find various supplies. Experience & Leveling The party earned enough experience from milestones and combat to level up to Level 2. Current Location: The party is in a storage room within the Grotto of Outding Refuge.

* errata Later the party would learn that the white dragon which attacked them was Canthenth. And later it would be discovered that is actually a modified simulacra polymorphed into a white dragon from the bronze dragon, Remington.

01 - Salvation of Outding Refuge

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